intersectional feminism

American  

[in-ter-sek-shuh-nl fem-uh-niz-uhm] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛk ʃə nl ˈfɛm əˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. a movement recognizing that barriers to gender equality vary according to other aspects of a woman’s identity, including age, race, ethnicity, class, and religion, and striving to address a diverse spectrum of women’s issues.

   Infighting between white feminists and proponents of intersectional feminism came to a head at the rally.

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Other Word Forms

• intersectional feminist noun

Etymology

Origin of intersectional feminism

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

The exhibition reframes ideas around reproduction, linking them with larger issues of bodily autonomy, human rights and intersectional feminism.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

It's a great thing the word "intersection" and the concept of intersectional feminism has gotten popularized.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2021

Zakaria makes a clear case for intersectional feminism that puts power in a different place.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2021

The show highlights the talents of women of color while covering topics including sex education and wellness, culture, arts, politics and intersectional feminism.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2020

An early advocate for intersectional feminism, Sloan-Hunter appears in this episode pitching a story about tokenism in the workplace.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2020